Ground Maintenance Operative / Gardener - Leicester

Adecco; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Operative in Leicester on a temporary basis. The role involves outdoor work, driving company vehicles, and delivering high-quality grounds upkeep for communal areas.

Key tasks include grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter clearance, and customer service to residents. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with PA1/PA6 spraying licences desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and outdoor work.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to drive company van and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and trim hedges; maintain shrub beds.
• Clear leaves and litter; remove fly-tipping and waste.

Skills

Grass cutting

Hedge trimming

Grounds maintenance

Leaf clearance

Litter picking

Customer service

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative / Garderner - Leicester

£13.47 per hour | Temporary Contract | Possibility of extension

Enjoy working outdoors and take pride in keeping communities looking their best? We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Leicester on a temporary basis.

A full and valid UK driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive company vehicles, including long wheelbase and tipper vans when needed.

What you'll be doing

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance


• Shrub bed maintenance, leaf clearance and litter picking


• Removal of fly-tipping and waste materials


• Operating grounds maintenance equipment safely


• Helping to keep communal areas clean, safe and well-presented


• Providing excellent customer service to residents and customers

What we're looking for

• Previous grounds maintenance experience


• Full UK driving licence (essential)


• Ability to drive company van


• A reliable, hands-on approach and willingness to work outdoors


• Good communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• PA1 and/or PA6 spraying licences

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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